elastic

/ɪˈlæstɪk/adj
Elementary
1

Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.

2

Made of elastic.

3

Of clothing, elasticated.

4

Sensitive to changes in price.

5

springy; bouncy; vivacious

6

Pervasive, all-encompassing.

7

Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing